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Spodumene, Quartz, Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene, Quartz, Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spodumene, Quartz, Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14396
Mineral:Spodumene, Quartz, Albite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Rare matrix specimen of transparent spodumene crystal 7 cm long on matrix with quartz crystals to 3 cm long and minor white albite crystals. The spodumene is undamaged externally, though has internal flaws. Good, sharp termination.
Overall Size:9x5x4 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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